Employer: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Derby Hospital
Town: Derby
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 20/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 03/02/2025
Band 3
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services. The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.
The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.
Job overview
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to come and join our team of Dietitians and Dietetic Assistants, based at Royal Derby hospitals.
Key requirements of the role are a keen interest in food and nutrition, good communication skills, good organisational skills, the ability to work as part of a team, and experience of working within a similar setting with the general public. You should also be able to demonstrate good IT and presentation skills.
Main duties of the job
Specific tasks will include gathering relevant patient information, contributing to the dietetic care of inpatients and supporting the dietitians in tasks. On a day-to-day basis, you will liaise with catering services, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals as well as members of the department. You will assist in audit and service development.
You will be supported in all activities by the Dietitians and other Dietetic Assistants.
Working for our organisation
In return, we will offer:
* Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development.
* On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
* A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Skills
* Communication skills with people from a variety of backgrounds
Experience
* Experience of working in a similar setting with the general public
* Previous experience of working in healthcare or in a hospital
If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check; however, having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
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